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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Fox News reporter brutally reviews Trump-Putin summit; says Kremlin boss ‘came in and steamrolled' POTUS
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin's Alaska summit ended in confusion Friday, as Fox News journalists described the joint press conference at a military base as awkward, poorly managed, and politically lopsided. US President Donald Trump (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands at the end of a joint press conference at Alaska summit. (Photo by Drew ANGERER / AFP)(AFP) The summit was billed as a chance to restart talks over Ukraine, where Russia's invasion has caused immense human suffering and civilian deaths. ALSO READ| Putin's bizarre reaction to 'when will you stop killing' question before Trump meeting - Watch Fox News reporter shares, 'Everyone else in this room were surprised' Fox News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, reporting directly from the event, did not hold back her assessment. Speaking to Brian Kilmeade, she acknowledged the frustration in the room: 'You and me and everyone else in this room were surprised.' 'We were told we would have an opportunity to put questions to both leaders after a joint press conference in the event the meeting went well enough that they could set the stage for a second meeting,' she explained. 'And President Trump said if that didn't happen, he was likely to call off the joint presser and just address the media solo and send people home. Neither of those things happened.' What followed stunned Heinrich. 'You had Putin come out and address the press first. We are on U.S. soil here. And that left the media scrambling to get their headsets in. Usually, it is the leader of the country, the host country of a summit, that speaks first and addresses. Putin started off in Russian. And we all had to get our heads set on and listen to him rattle off the diatribe about the history of the U.S. and Russia,' she said. 'The way that it felt in the room was not good. It did not seem like things went well, and it seemed like Putin came in and steamrolled, got right into what he wanted to say. And got his photo next to the president and then left.' ALSO READ| B-2 Stealth Bomber and F-22 jets welcomed Putin to Alaska: Here's how much they cost Trump's former aide says 'Putin clearly won' John Bolton, Trump's former national security adviser, told CNN, 'Trump did not lose, but Putin clearly won.' He argued that the Russian president walked away with the outcomes he wanted: no new sanctions, no firm ceasefire agreement, and no meaningful updates for Ukraine. 'It's far from over, but I'd say Putin achieved most of what he wanted. Trump achieved very little.' Notably, following the summit, Trump, in an exclusive interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity, said, 'Look, as far as I'm concerned, there's no deal until there's a deal. But we did make a lot of progress.'
NDTV
2 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Video: B-2 Bomber Screeches Over Putin's Head In Trump's Show Of Might
The United States' military might was on full display on Friday at Alaska when a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber flanked by US fighter jets thundered across the sky above Russian President Vladimir Putin, as he met President Donald Trump for a high-stakes meeting on the Ukraine conflict. The B-2 is capable of entering sophisticated air defenses and delivering precision strikes against hardened targets, as they did in June when the US forces bombarded Iranian nuclear sites. A 22-second viral video showed the two Presidents walking down a red carpet towards a waiting stage at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, when the B-2 bomber and fighter jets flew above them. Mr Putin looked upward as the bomber screeched overhead. Trump just flew a B-2 stealth bomber over Putin's head… Absolutely incredible. — Geiger Capital (@Geiger_Capital) August 15, 2025 The display appeared to send across a message of the US's force and military might ahead of the discussion with Russia, which is also a nuclear power. The US B-2 costs about $2.1 billion each, making it the most expensive military aircraft ever built. Made by Northrop Grumman, the bomber, with its cutting-edge stealth technology, began its production run in the late 1980s but was curbed by the fall of the Soviet Union. Only 21 were made after the Pentagon's planned acquisition program was truncated. The B-2 Stealth Bomber's range of over 6,000 nautical miles (11,112 km) without refueling enables global strike capabilities from continental US bases. With aerial refueling, the B-2 can reach virtually any target worldwide, as demonstrated in missions from Missouri to Afghanistan and Libya and now Iran. Its payload capacity of more than 40,000 pounds (18,144 kg) allows the aircraft to carry a diverse array of conventional and nuclear weapons. The aircraft can carry up to 16 B83 nuclear bombs. The bomber's internal weapons bays are specifically designed to maintain stealth characteristics while accommodating large ordnance loads, which could include two GBU-57A/B MOP (Massive Ordnance Penetrator), a 30,000-pound precision-guided "bunker buster" bomb. Reports said six bunker buster bombs were used on Iran's Fordow research site in June this year. Breaking Russia Ukraine Peace Deal News! President Trump Announces "Productive Meeting" That Made "Good Progress" But A Final Peace Deal Has Yet To Be Finalized. Putin and Trump Held a Joint Press Conference To Update The World On The Joint Peace Talks — Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) August 15, 2025 The B-2's two-pilot crew configuration reduces personnel requirements while maintaining operational effectiveness through advanced automation systems. The B-2's stealth technology incorporates radar-absorbing materials and angular design features that minimize detection by enemy air defense systems. Its radar cross-section is reportedly comparable to that of a small bird, making it nearly invisible to conventional radar. The Russia-Ukraine conflict began with Moscow's invasion of Kyiv in February 2022, a war that has killed thousands of people so far and on which Moscow has not yet relented, making rapid gains just before the summit. It has been one of the deadliest conflicts in Europe in 80 years. At a joint press conference after the three-hour meeting, President Trump made it clear that "there is no deal until there is a deal", indicating the absence of any proper resolution during the meeting, while President Putin described the talks as "thorough and useful". Mr Putin also said Russia was "sincerely interested in putting an end" to the conflict in Ukraine but flagged "legitimate concerns" to be taken into account.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
B-2 bomber & F-22 jets thunder over Alaska as Trump rolls out red carpet for Putin
US President Donald Trump welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Alaska for high-stakes talks, marked by a stunning display of military power. A B-2 Stealth Bomber thundered overhead, flanked by US fighter jets, as the leaders prepared for critical discussions on a potential Ukraine ceasefire, global security, and the future of US-Russia relations. Show more Show less
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
B-2 bomber & F-22 jets thunder over Alaska as Trump rolls out red carpet for Putin
US President Donald Trump welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Alaska for high-stakes talks, marked by a stunning display of military power. A B-2 Stealth Bomber thundered overhead, flanked by US fighter jets, as the leaders prepared for critical discussions on a potential Ukraine ceasefire, global security, and the future of US-Russia relations. Show more 08:17 08:00 08:49 08:00 01:14 02:14 11:52 05:40 06:35 03:07 08:14 08:41 08:07 04:40 12:21 10:34 09:43 11:49 08:50 08:36 10:53 08:10 09:17 06:55 03:11 04:21 12:22 08:07 10:16 17:56 12:46 04:38 05:50 09:20
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Donald Trump Praised For 'Domination' Move Over Putin at Alaska Summit
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. President Donald Trump is getting praise online after a B-2 Stealth Bomber plane flew over both him and Russian President Vladimir Putin as the two greeted each other on the tarmac ahead of a summit in Alaska. Newsweek reached out to a foreign relations analyst via email on Friday for additional comment. Why It Matters The high-stakes bilateral meeting is aimed at advancing a potential ceasefire agreement in the war in Ukraine. It represents a direct U.S.–Russia engagement that could determine whether a ceasefire would be negotiated in Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II, while raising concerns among Ukrainian and European leaders that Ukraine might be sidelined in any agreement. Observers flagged that any agreement reached without Ukraine's direct participation risked freezing gains Moscow had made on the battlefield and could redraw security arrangements in Europe. What To Know As both leaders deplaned on the tarmac at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage, they walked on a red carpet towards a platform to take pictures in front of media outlets. When the two leaders walked toward the platform, a roar in the sky could be heard as a B-2 Stealth Bomber, flanked on either side by additional jets, could be seen overhead. The flyover caught the attention of people online as President Trump was praised for showing "strength." B-2 Stealth Bomber flies over @POTUS and Putin in Alaska 🇺🇸 🎥: @Scavino47 — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 15, 2025 U.S. officials traveled with the president, as Russian officials accompanied Putin; both sides shifted to a larger bilateral meeting with extended delegations opposed to a one-on-one between Putin and Trump. What People Are Saying Gordon Chang, author of The Coming Collapse of China, on X on Friday: "Absolutely love it! This is one of Trump's domination moves, a reminder to Putin of who's boss." Former Bush adviser Scott Jennings on X on Friday: "Hope he brought some backup pants" Steve Guest, former spokesperson for Republican Senator Ted Cruz, on X on Friday: "WATCH: A B2 Stealth Bomber and F-22 fighter jets buzz Vladimir Putin as he meets President Trump. This is an EPIC reminder of American air superiority for Putin to witness up close and personal." Conservative podcaster Benny Johnson on X on Friday: "President Trump had a B-2 Bomber fly directly over President Putin's head as soon as they met. So badass. True American strength." MAGA influencer Gunther Eagleman on X on Friday: "Putin now knows what will be greeting him if he were to ever cross that line that should never be crossed. The B-2 Bomber is the EPITOME of American Dominance." What Happens Next Observers noted that any pause or freeze of fighting as a result of the summit would raise complex verification and enforcement questions and could involve trade, sanctions relief, and NATO security guarantees. Putin reportedly signaled potential interest in a new arms-control accord, which could reshape future negotiations, The New York Times reports.
